Procurement Manager/Менеджер по закупкам

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for sourcing, bidding, negotiating, contracting, and Procurement of goods and services based on the category of spend supported. Execute the competitive bidding process following AbbVie’s Procurement Policy.
• Understand AbbVie’s approved buying channels and contracting policy for goods and services and help guide requestors to the appropriate buying channel.
• Understand existing preferred supplier relationships for specific spend categories and help drive spend to these suppliers.
• Demonstrates knowledge of external guidelines (e.g., FDA, Customs, TSCA, USDA, PhRMA) to ensure compliance.
• Identify, develop, and implement improved and standardized buying practices to ensure the adequacy of the supply chain. Educate requisitions on the same.
• Provide support to ensure continuous improvement in supplier/company interface.
• Seek innovative solutions for the procurement process, develop action plans and participate in cross-functional, cross-divisional teams.
• Effectively develops and negotiates confidentiality agreements and any other agreement at a financially approved and authorized position.
• Works closely with Finance to review and approve all required Procurement-related documentation (bid forms/waivers, meetings forms, new vendor forms, etc.)
• Meet with internal customers and support functions regularly to ensure customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.
• Support AbbVie sourcing strategies and obtain client approval of category sourcing strategies. Communicate with the Strategic Sourcing Group to help identify significant strategic sourcing opportunities.
• Develop and maintain a supply base that ensures the best value for quality, delivery, pricing, service, etc. This includes the performance of ongoing analysis and cost reductions by implementing preferred supplier networks by category to ensure the lowest overall cost and highest possible value for dollars spent.
• Develop and maintain necessary files and records to maximize performance in completing job functions.
• Perform ongoing analysis and cost reductions to ensure the lowest overall cost and highest value for dollars spent.
• Analyse supplier performance using rating system using established rating systems (e.g., supplier metrics program, supplier’s goals, etc.).
• Expert in using procurement tools including but not limited to ETC, POPS, SAP, e-procurement, economic indicators, and contract management.
• Proactive management of category and suppliers, including anticipation, resolution, and communication.
• Delivering the saving target for the affiliate and region-shared target (P&L, Efficiency & Working Capital) and ensuring the Saving reporting system is updated monthly.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or related discipline
• 5 –10 years of progressive experience in a Procurement agent/buyer role, preferably in the pharmaceutical industry.
• CPM certification desired
• Experience with SAP (SRM) and e-Sourcing tools is preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal skills enabling effective communication with all levels of Individuals must be self-motivated with excellent follow-up skills and be able to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills are required to coordinate and manage multiple cross-divisional work processes and projects.